How well do you know your NZC?

• Consider each statement (no peeking in the NZC please!)• (Touch) Discuss the statement – is it true or false?• (Pause...)• (Engage!) Now, find the section in the NZC that supports your answer

Neil Mahoney Team Solutions 2011From an original idea developed by Robyn Boswell, Team Solutions 2010

True or False

The curriculum says that you need to be using inquiry learning

False

The curriculum says that you need to be using inquiry learning

No it doesn’t. In fact, the NZC makes no reference at all to inquiry learning.Inquiry learning is an approach some schools use to teach the curriculum

True or False

Teaching as inquiry is the same as inquiry learning

False

Teaching as inquiry is the same as inquiry learning

No it’s not! Teaching as inquiry is about teachers constantly reflecting/inquiring into the effectiveness of their teaching. NZC p. 35

True or False

The key competencies provide the key to learning in every learning area

True

The key competencies provide the key to learning in every learning area

Yes, they certainly do! NZC p. 12

True or False

The future focused themes are one of the principles

True

The future focused themes are one of the principles

The future focused themes form part of the principles on p.9. How well are you doing with this principle?

True or False

There are 8 principles which should underpin all school decision making

True

There are 8 principles which should underpin all school decision making

Yes, there are. NZC p 9. Also p. 44 – the school curriculum must be underpinned and consistent with the principles

True or False

The key competencies do not need to be assessed

True!

The key competencies do not need to be assessed

No they don’t! Schools are required to develop and implement a curriculum that supports students to develop the key competencies – p 44. But, how will you know they’ve developed them if you don’t assess them…

True or False

All of the achievement objectives must be covered

False

All of the achievement objectives must be covered

P 44 – schools SELECT AOs from each learning area to fit the learning needs of their students.Also p. 39

True or False

A two year overview does not meet the requirements of the NZC

True (probably)

A two year overview does not meet the requirements of the NZC

An inflexible two year overview would not. The curriculum “should allow teachers the scope to make interpretations in response to students’ needs”. P. 37

True or False

Literacy is a learning area

False

Literacy is a learning area

No it’s not. Students need to develop literacy over a number of learning areas, e.g. English, Maths, Science, e-learning, etc.

True or False

All strands must be covered

True

All strands must be covered

Yes. “None of the strands is optional, but in some learning areas, particular strands may be emphasized at different times or in different years.P. 38

True or False

The school vision should be developed by the community and the school

True

The school vision should be developed by the community and the school

Yes, it should be. The NZC vision is for all NZ schools, Years 1 to 10, across all deciles. Your school’s vision should align with the NZC but needs to reflect your particular community

True or False

All children should know what the school vision and values are

True

All children should know what the school vision and values are

Ideally, children will be able to articulate the vision and values in their own wordsThey could be displayed in the foyer, in classrooms, and around the school

True or False

It is compulsory for all students to take a second language in Years 7 - 10

False (Sort of)

It is compulsory for all students to take a second language in Years 7 - 10

All schools with students in years 7 to 10 should be working towards offering students opportunities for learning a second or subsequent language. P. 44

True or False

Numeracy is a learning area

False

Numeracy is a learning area

The learning area is Mathematics. The definition of numeracy used in the Numeracy Development Project is: "To be numerate is to have the ability and inclination to use mathematics effectively - at home, at work and in the community".

True or False

The effective pedagogies are the most important part of the curriculum to ignite changes in teacher practice

True

The effective pedagogies are the most important part of the curriculum to ignite changes in teacher practice

The effective pedagogies summarise extensive, well-documented evidence about the kinds of teaching approaches that consistently have a positive impact on student learning. P. 34

True or False

TRUMP is an acronym for the key competencies

True

TRUMP is an acronym for the key competenciesT:R: U:M:P:

True or False

The NZC vision is for young people who will be confident, connected, future focused, lifelong learners

False (a little)

The NZC vision is for young people who will be confident, connected, future focused, lifelong learners

Check it out on page 8

True or False

The learning to learn principle aligns with formative assessment

True

The learning to learn principle aligns with formative assessment

Learning to learn involves students reflecting on their own learning processes and learning how to learn : Assessment for Learning: Assessment to Learn

True or False

The values should be evident in the school’s philosophy, structures, curriculum, classrooms, staffroom, and relationships

False (?)

The values should be evident in the school’s philosophy, structures, curriculum, classrooms, staffroom, and relationships

This is not quite what is recommended on page 9

True or False

Teaching as inquiry is one of the effective pedagogies

True

Teaching as inquiry is one of the effective pedagogies

Arguably the most effective pedagogy

True or False

All learning should make use of the natural connections that exist between learning areas and that link learning areas to the values and key competencies

True

All learning should make use of the natural connections that exist between learning areas and that link learning areas to the values and key competenciesP.16

True or False

Social Studies is now Social Sciences

False (sort of)

Social Studies is now Social Sciences

Check out the learning area at the back

True or False

Effective assessment should benefit and involve students

True

Effective assessment should benefit and involve students

P. 40

True or False

Students should be told whether they are above, at, below or well below the national standards

You decide!

Students should be told whether they are above, at, below or well below the national standards

The NZC doesn’t mention national standards

True or False

The NZC comprises 4 vision statements, 8 principles, 7 values, 5 key competencies and 7+ learning areas

True

The NZC comprises 4 vision statements, 8 principles, 7 values, 5 key competencies and 7+ learning areas

Yes it does. The 7+ learning area is Learning Languages

True or False

Schools must teach all 28 strands and all 390 achievement objectives from Years 1 to 10

False

Schools must teach all 28 strands and all 390 achievement objectives from Years 1 to 10

Page 38. None of the strands is optional. But in some learning areas, particular strands may be emphasised at different times or in different years. Page 44. Schools select AOs to meet the needs of students

True or False

Teachers should adapt the School Curriculum to meet the learning needs of their students

True

Teachers should adapt the School Curriculum to meet the learning needs of their students

P. 37 The design of each school’s curriculum should allow teachers the scope to make interpretations in response to the particular needs, interests and talents of their students

True or False

Students should have developed the key competencies by the end of Year 10

True or False?

Students should have developed the key competencies by the end of Year 10

Probably not. The KCs are “capabilities for living and lifelong learning.” P. 12How many adults consistently demonstrate the KCs?

True or False

Schools are required to consult with their Maori community to develop and make known their plans and targets for Maori students

True

Schools are required to consult with their Maori community to develop and make known their plans and targets for Maori students

Yes, they are. This has been a legislated NAG 1 requirement since 1999. P44

True or False

Metacognition is one of the English strands

False

Metacognition is one of the English strands

While the English strand certainly involves metacognition; metacognition is referred to in the Thinking KC – thinking about thinking. P. 12

True or False

Teaching as Inquiry begins with the Focusing Inquiry. This leads on to the Teaching Inquiry. Next is the Teaching/Learning process, and finally the Learning Inquiry.

True NZC P. 35

Teaching as Inquiry begins with the Focusing Inquiry. This leads on to the Teaching Inquiry. Next is the Teaching/Learning process, and finally the Learning Inquiry.So, what happens after the Learning Inquiry?